Your skin is your display in social life. To make it always look attractive and fresh, there are simple steps which make fantastic changes. Here are the top 10 recommendations from cosmetic dermatology experts worldwide for a vibrant, fresh and healthy skin:

Step 1: Know your skin type

If you want a flawless looking skin, the first step for this is to learn your skin type:

• If you see flaking parts and feel tightness in your skin, this is a dry one.
• If you have shiny, oily, large pores, this is oily skin.
• If your forehead, nose and chin (the T area) are oily and your cheek area is dry, this is combination skin.
• If you feel burning or itching after using certain make-up and care products, this is sensitive skin.

 

Step 2: Clean your skin first

If you have a normal and balanced skin type, you don’t have to buy complex products to wash your face. A mild cleanser designed for normal skin is your best option and also the cheapest of this skin care product category. Rinse with plenty of warm water, and then dry gently with a soft towel. If your skin becomes dry or oily in time, try a different cleanser.
If your skin is dry, use a cleanser without alcohol or fragrance. Do not use soap. Rinse gently with plenty of warm water, avoid using hot water. Try an exfoliating scrub suitable for dry skin once a week to get rid of exfoliated skin cells. You won’t believe how vibrant your skin will look in a few weeks.
If your skin is oily, use a foaming gel cleanser to wash it. Rinse with plenty of warm water to remove any residues.
If your skin is sensitive, wash with a very gentle cleanser and rinse with warm water. You can even use cleansers that stay on the skin and do not require rinsing. Instead of products containing alcohol, soap, acids or perfume, choose products with ingredients such as aloe, chamomile, green tea, glycerin and oats.

 

Step 3: Moisturize your skin

If you think oily skins don’t need moisturizing, you’re totally wrong. Regardless of your skin type, use a good skin moisturizer regularly every day. Prefer water-based and non-comedogenic (blackhead preventing) moisturizers. If your skin is oily and prone to acne, especially prefer light and oil-free ones. If you want the moisturizer to be more effective, apply the moisturizer immediately after cleaning your skin.

 

Step 4: Use sunscreen

Remember that the sun can damage your skin in minutes. Although most moisturizers contain sunscreen, it is absolutely necessary to use sunscreen, especially in summer. Use sunscreen even if it is overcast and reapply every few hours.

 

Step 5: Know when to wash your skin

Many of us wash our faces with soap during the day, but this will dry our skins out. Best option is washing the face in the morning with lukewarm water only. Use a soft, natural fiber towel to dry your face and do not rub your face while drying. At night, you can wash your face with a cleanser suitable for your skin or a mild soap to get rid of the long day’s dirt and makeup.

Step 6: Makeup is not a good friend in bed

When you are tired, you’ll want to go to bed without washing your face. However, the makeup you leave on your skin will clog your pores and cause acne formation. Mild cleansers are the best for makeup removers for an ever-shiny skin.

 

Step 7: Don’t leave the field to acne

Never ever try to squeeze your acne or scratch it. These will lead to increased infection risk and permanent scars. The best is consulting your cosmetic dermatologist and get medical support with acne removal products.

 

Step 8: Remember that tanning is skin damage

Tanning means damaged skin. Skin discoloration caused by the sun or tanning beds can lead to more wrinkled skin in the future. For a safer tan, try sunless self-tanning products.

 

Step 9: Don’t share makeup sets

Infections in other people who use the same products can infect you and affect your skin negatively. Also, if you see a skin infection such as an eye infection or a wart or herpes on the face, throw away all the products you’re currently using and buy a new set. A new set will definitely be cheaper and safer than the treatment you may need.

 

Step 10. Pay attention to your nutrition and sleep

Keep your skin healthy by eating smart. Eat vegetables, fruits, whole grains and low-fat dairy products. Choose essential proteins such as chicken, fish, lean meat, eggs and vegetable proteins like beans, lentils and chickpeas. Avoid high fat food, salty options, refined products and of course sugar. Drink plenty of water.

Sleep is essential for healthy skin. If you do not want to have a dull skin with dark circles around the eyes, get regular and quality sleep.